I
am so happy to announce that I
will be performing in the Bay
Area for the first time in
probably 20 years. I canít
believe Iím saying that, because
the area used to be one of my
largest followings in the US.
This is all happening because
the folks at nearby Moffett
Field Golf Club wanted to put on
a concert with me. So much
thanks goes out to them for
inviting me. Iíve worked with
them before at a beautiful
outdoor venue in Sedona and it
means a lot to me that one of
the main reasons they bring me
in for these concerts is because
they themselves have loved my
music for many years.

I will
really need some help finding
some of the people throughout
the area who used to come to my
concerts. I donít think I had an
email list back then, and so
many have changed addresses
since. For many years ó before
radio changed formats in the 90s
ó I would play The Great
American Theater, the
magnificent old time night club
called Bimboeís, The Warfield
Theater and one of my all time
favorite concerts at a venue
that is no longer there; the
wonderful Paul Masson Winery.
Iím recalling The Circle Star
Theater and a benefit concert at
Mt. Lobo, a wonderful museum
concert in Oakland and even a
few private concerts in the
area. A little further south I
used to play in Monterey too,
some of my most memorable
concerts anywhere. Iíll bet many
of you reading this were at at
least one of those concerts. And
Iím sure people will start
hollering out venues Iíve long
forgotten. Holler away, podnas.
(I canít recall the name of the
great concert-club in San Jose)

This
concert will be in a lovely
outdoor setting, so bring a
jacket in case of chilliness.
Bring one for me too because I
start missing chords when my
fingers get cool. At least, that
is my excuse.

I really
look forward to seeing you there
and visiting and sharing hugs
and of course, singing for you
and telling stories. I may
possibly do a private concert or
two while Iím in California.
Nothing is solid but Iíve had
some folks show interest. If you
have something like that in
mind, be sure and get in touch.
Iíll offer you a discount while
Iím already in the state.mt@michaeltomlinson.com

Please
spread the word for me and if
you do come to the show, donít
leave there without a big hug,
okay?